Discovery shows new treatment for reversing heart failure
Alexander Stokes, an assistant professor in cell and molecular biology, reveals the wonders of the cannabinoid receptor known as TRPV1.
Current efforts to save coral reefs not enough
Co-author Robert Richmond, director of the UH Kewalo Marine Laboratory, says interventions are needed now and that time is running out.
Estimated $19B damage to Hawai?i by 2100, U.S. National Climate Assessment
Strained freshwater supplies, damaged coastal infrastructure, coral reef death and greater stresses on native biodiversity are among the major concerns and challenges detailed in the Fourth official U.S. National Climate Assessment.
Earth scientists investigate history and hazards of the Hawaiian Island chain
International team of researchers includes students and faculty from School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology.
Cancer Center awarded $1.4M for e-cigarette research
UH Cancer Center researcher Pallav Pokhrel and his team will study the effects of e-cigarette marketing on young adults̱ knowledge, attitudes and behavior.
$750K smart-building sensor research grant for energy savings
In partnership with Adnoviv, UH will develop a sensor capable of detecting human presence and monitoring occupants for energy-savings and smart-building applications.
$1M grant boosts coral reef restoration in Hawai?i, expands Gates Coral Lab research
Goals are to develop corals that are more resistant to the effects of climate change and create coral reefs that provide natural coastal protection.
Greenhouse gas triggering more changes than we can handle
A new study reveals that society faces a much larger threat from climate change than previous studies have showed.
UH studies wave-energy electricity generation without a cable
This is the world¡¯s first demonstration of the potentially transformative capability for wave energy converters to enable persistent oceanographic observation and unmanned, undersea vehicle recharge without a cable to shore.
UH study of uterine ruptures in West Africa supports health-system improvements
Public health research study says pregnant women whose labor contractions have slowed or stopped altogether require immediate transfer to higher-level hospital.